Lesson: Coherent Light High School Physics

Physics

In this lesson, we will learn how to determine whether two or more electromagnetic waves will interfere to form coherent or incoherent light.

Worksheet: 11 Questions

Q1:

Which of the following statements correctly defines what is meant by the term “coherent light”?

Q2:

Which of the following statements correctly defines what is meant by incoherent light?

Q3:

In each of the following diagrams, five light waves are shown. Which of the diagrams shows coherent light?

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